The Dawn Project’s testing shows that Tesla’s Driver Monitoring System is defective
The Dawn Project’s testing has shown that Tesla’s Driver Monitoring System still fails to detect when the driver is not paying attention.
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Dan O’Dowd Comments on Elon Musk Damaging the Tesla Brand in Rolling Stone
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd analyses the damaging effect of Elon Musk’s politics on Tesla’s reputation.
Interview with International Policy Digest – The Emperor Without Clothes: Unmasking Elon Musk with Dan O’Dowd
Founder of The Dawn Project, Dan O’Dowd, was interviewed by International Policy Digest, disproving the narratives Elon Musk has fabricated about his companies, including Tesla, and personal life.
Tesla Full Self-Driving v13.2.7 is still nowhere near autonomy
The Dawn Project’s recent testing of Tesla Full Self-Driving v13.2.7 has found that the latest version is still unable to drive without committing a litany of safety errors.
Dawn Project Safety tests reveal that Tesla Full Self-Driving illegally overtakes stopped school buses and runs down children crossing the road
Public safety advocacy group The Dawn Project has revealed the findings of its safety tests of Tesla Full Self-Driving version 13. The tests reveal that Full Self-Driving will illegally blow past stopped school buses with their stop signs extended and red lights flashing, and will run down a child crossing the road in front of the bus.
Dan O’Dowd interviewed by International Policy Digest
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd was interviewed by International Policy Digest about The Dawn Project and its safety tests of Tesla Full Self-Driving.
The Dawn Project’s testing of Tesla v13.2.2 shows that it is still woefully defective
The Dawn Project has tested Tesla’s latest Full Self-Driving version 13.2.2, and has found that it still commits a litany of safety critical defects while driving.
Dan O’Dowd comments on Tesla recalling 240,000 vehicles over rearview camera problems in The Register
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd discusses NHTSA’s latest recall of 239,382 Teslas over a power shorting malfunction which could result in the vehicle losing access to the rearview camera image.
Dan O’Dowd Comments on NHTSA Opening Preliminary Investigation into Tesla’s Actual Smart Summon in The Register
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd highlights the defects in Tesla’s self-driving systems, following NHTSA’s announcement that it has opened a preliminary investigation into Actual Smart Summon.
The Dawn Project demonstrates how to make your Tesla into a Robotaxi
The Dawn Project’s testing of Tesla’s driver monitoring system has demonstrated that a human doesn’t even need to be in the driver’s seat to take over.
Dan O’Dowd Comments on Tesla’s Robotaxi Unveil Event in the National Press
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd examines the disappointing reveal of Tesla’s Robotaxi at Warner Bros Studio in the national press.
Omar Qazi continues to lie about the abilities of Tesla Full Self-Driving
Tesla’s lead cultist Omar Qazi has claimed that Tesla Full Self-Driving v12 has solved autonomy, despite The Dawn Project’s testing proving this is not true.
The Snake Oil Salesman’s Promises for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving AI
For ten years, Elon Musk has promised the world that Tesla is on the verge of solving autonomy. Tesla still isn’t close. After years of failure, in 2023 Musk announced Full Self-Driving Version 12, which he promised to be the savior of Tesla’s woeful self-driving project.
Dan O’Dowd discusses the ugly truth about Silicon Valley’s Artificial Intelligence systems in International Policy Digest
Hype around Silicon Valley’s shiny new Artificial “Intelligence” systems has become a frenzy. The Magnificent Seven are puring billions of dollars into developing AI-powered systems But hidden in the fine print is a damning admission from Big Tech that their AI is useless.
Dan O’Dowd discusses the software vulnerabilities in America’s critical infrastructure following the global CrowdStrike IT outages
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd examines how software vulnerabilities in America’s critical infrastructure have made us vulnerable to a cyberattack of unimaginable proportions, in International Policy Digest.
Dan O’Dowd Comments on the Crowdstrike Outage in the National Press
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd examines the danger of using bug ridden commercial grade software in critical infrastructure.
Tesla’s History of Faking Demonstration Videos
Tesla has a rich history of staging and faking demonstration videos of its products. Its Full Self-Driving software, which Elon admitted is “really the difference between Tesla being worth a lot of money or worth basically zero” and the automaker is now relying on to realize its dreams of autonomy, is built on a lie.
Dan O’Dowd featured in The Times of London discussing the UK Automated Vehicles Act
Automated Vehicles Act is a crucial step but the government must continue the good work — particularly as self-driving cars hit the tarmac, writes Dan O’Dowd
The Dawn Project analyzes Tesla’s self-driving safety claims
The Dawn Project examines the conclusion of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s investigation into the safety risks posed by Tesla’s self-driving software.
Debating The Tesla Cultist Warren Redlich
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd examines the character and credibility of Warren Redlich following their recent debate about the danger of Tesla’s defective Full Self-Driving software on an X Spaces call.
Dan O’Dowd Examines The Ethical Implications of Elon Musk and Tesla’s Contempt for Public Safety in International Policy Digest
Dan O’Dowd, Founder of The Dawn Project, discusses the dangers of Elon Musk recklessly applying Silicon Valley development methodology to safety critical software.
Dan O’Dowd comments on NHTSA’s probe into Tesla’s Autopilot recall in The Washington Post
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd comments on NHTSA investigating whether Tesla’s December recall of its driver monitoring system was effective.
The Dawn Project PSA: Beware Tesla’s wide release of defective Full Self-Driving software
Santa Barbara, CA – The Dawn Project is issuing a safety warning to all Tesla owners: you will soon be given a free month of Tesla’s defective Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. You will be told that the car can now “drive itself almost anywhere with minimal driver intervention”. That is a lie, do not turn…
Tesla Full Self-Driving Fails Real-World Driving Test with Professional Driving Instructor
Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) failed to pass a DMV driving test administered by a professional driving instructor, new tests conducted by The Dawn Project have revealed. This unequivocally disproves Elon Musk’s claim that Tesla Full Self-Driving is four times safer than a human driving by themselves. FSD is a much worse driver than a 16-year-old…
Dan O’Dowd interviewed by GB News about his Tesla Roadster collection
Problems are piling up in Elon Musk’s empire, but the boss is undeterred. Some now see the eccentric multi-billionaire at the top as more of a liability than an asset. Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software is immature and extremely dangerous, says O’Dowd. It drives the car “like a drunk teenager.” The billionaire has made this fight his mission.
Dan O’Dowd Interviewed by Der Spiegel
Problems are piling up in Elon Musk’s empire, but the boss is undeterred. Some now see the eccentric multi-billionaire at the top as more of a liability than an asset. Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software is immature and extremely dangerous, says O’Dowd. It drives the car “like a drunk teenager.” The billionaire has made this fight his mission.
Why Tesla Full Self-Driving is not ‘Beta’ software
Dan O’Dowd analyses Tesla’s inadequate engineering testing of Full Self-Driving and explains why it cannot be considered beta software.
Dan O’Dowd interviewed by Fox Business about The Dawn Project’s Super Bowl LVIII Commercials
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd joined Liz Claman on Fox Business to discuss The Dawn Project’s recent Super Bowl LVIII commercials and the dangers of Tesla’s self-driving software. The Dawn Project recently broadcast two commercials during Super Bowl LVIII calling on consumers to boycott Tesla over the litany of safety defects in the…
Dan O’Dowd interviewed on CNBC discussing The Dawn Project’s Super Bowl ads
Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O’Dowd was interviewed on CNBC discussing The Dawn Project’s latest Super Bowl commercials calling for the American public to boycott Tesla. Dan’s interview was broadcast on CNBC on 12 February 2024 and can be viewed here and below: Dan’s interview follows The Dawn Project’s recent Super Bowl commercials calling…
The Dawn Project’s ‘Boycott Tesla’ Super Bowl commercials featured in The Washington Post
The Dawn Project’s two latest Super Bowl commercials, this year calling on the American public to boycott Tesla, have been covered in The Washington Post. The Washington Post’s article was published on 11 February 2024, and can be found here. ‘Boycott Tesla’ ads to air during Super Bowl A California tech entrepreneur is paying…